Shas Election Event Disrupted by Ultra-Orthodox Youth in Modi'in Illit
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
An election rally for Israel's Shas party in Modi'in Illit was disrupted by ultra-Orthodox youths on Thursday, forcing its cancellation. Police were called to disperse the protesters and ensure the safe departure of Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri and other officials. The party blamed "violent extremists" and alleged outside funding for the disruption, which follows similar incidents targeting Deri.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ultra-Orthodox youths disrupted a Shas election rally in Modi'in Illit, leading to its cancellation.
- Police intervened to disperse the protesters and help Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri leave the venue.
- Shas accused "violent extremists" and external groups of orchestrating the disruption.
- The incident is part of a pattern of disturbances at events involving Aryeh Deri.
- No injuries or damage were reported by the police following the dispersal.
An election rally for the Shas party in Modi'in Illit was abruptly halted on Thursday when a group of ultra-Orthodox youths disrupted the proceedings. The youths arrived at the event, which was attended by Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri, Member of Knesset Michael Malchieli, and city rabbis, and began protesting and causing disorder. The disruption escalated to the point where the event had to be stopped.
Police were called to the scene to disperse the crowd and restore order. Officers managed to break up the gathering and assisted Deri in leaving the location safely. The police reported that no damage was caused and no one was injured, with public order being re-established.
This incident is the latest in a series of disruptions at public events involving Aryeh Deri, highlighting criticism he faces from within parts of the ultra-Orthodox community. Shas officials attributed the disruption to "violent extremists from the Jerusalem Faction," alleging they were funded by individuals involved in the anti-government protests. They stated that these extremists attempted to sabotage the event and harm Deri.
The police confirmed they were dispatched to a building where two Knesset members were present and encountered dozens of people gathered outside. They dispersed the crowd and facilitated the departure of the Knesset members.
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